• OWN A STARTING STRENGTH GYM

    • Read Our Annual Report

      Starting Strength Gyms - Year One

    • STARTING STRENGTH IS IN DEMAND

      Millions of People Want to Do the Program

      6.1 MILLION

      Number of web sessions in 2018 on startingstrength.com

      2.8 MILLION

      People on the website in 2018

      70 CITIES

      With 10,000 or more hits to the website annually

      750 THOUSAND

      Strength training books sold

    • GYMS ARE OPENING ACROSS THE COUNTRY

      Four Gyms Opening in 2019

      Starting Strength Austin

      Opened April 15, 2019

      Starting Strength Dallas

      Opened July 1, 2019

      Starting Strength Houston

      Opening August 19, 2019

      Starting Strength Denver

      Opening Second Half 2019

      Starting Strength Boston

      Opening First Quarter 2020

    • ATTRACTIVE ECONOMICS

      Low Barrier to Entry, Short Payback Period

      LOW OPERATING COSTS

      Small retail footprint. Limited staff. Minimal equipment. Simple build-out. Automated billing. Streamlined client booking. Competitive fees. Low operating costs. Building and operating a Starting Strength Gym is one of the most affordable gym models in the industry.

      HIGH MEMBERSHIP FEES

      Our small group training model provides a way to scale coaches' efficiency while keeping quality and safety high. Members pay a premium for access to the Starting Strength model, under the guidance of the best strength coaches in the world.

    • WE TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF GYM OWNERSHIP

      Be in Business For Yourself, Not By Yourself

      Our real estate partners will help you find the perfect location for your Starting Strength Gym

      REAL ESTATE SELECTION

      Programmatic Site Identification

      Use our proprietary tools and data to determine where Starting Strength fans live and where our target demographic lives and works. Our preferred partner is Windsor Realty, known for their work with top franchises like Massage Envy and Orange Theory.

      Our support team is here to help you run your Starting Strength Gym

      WORLD-CLASS COACHES

      The SSC Certification is the Most Advanced in the Industry

      Each gym has at least one Starting Strength Coach - the best barbell coaches in the world. We are the only national gym franchise that can make people strong.

      All equipment is designed by or approved by Starting Strength founder Mark Rippetoe

      GYM EQUIPMENT

      By Mark Rippetoe

      All gym equipment has been designed by, or approved by, Mark Rippetoe, the creator of Starting Strength. Our official equipment partners are Texas Strength Systems and Texas Power Bars. The primary gym materials are metal and wood.

      Our support team is here to help you run your Starting Strength Gym

      FINANCE SUPPORT

      Determine What Source of Funding is Best

      Equipment lending, SBA Express loans, personal lending - connect with our designated finance partner to determine the best way to finance your gym.

      Our support team is here to help you run your Starting Strength Gym

      CUSTOM FURNITURE

      Designed With Your Gym Members' Experience in Mind

      Simple. Sturdy. Useful. Our wooden furniture is handmade for Starting Strength Gyms.

      Our opening guide will make the starting strength buildout process as simple as possible

      BUILD-OUT GUIDE

      Everything You Need to Get Started

      From the color code of the paint on the walls, to the part number of the weight plates - we've taken all of the guesswork out of opening a gym.

      Opening and running your Starting Strength gym is easier with our dedicated project management

      PROJECT MANAGEMENT

      A Step-By-Step Gym Project Plan

      A seasoned project manager will be assigned to you to facilitate a smooth opening process to increase the likelihood of opening on time and within budget.

      Our suite of software tools automates critical and time consuming aspects of running a Starting Strength Gym

      CUSTOM SOFTWARE

      Best in Class Software to Run Your Business

      Automated pre-sales. Digital logbook. Membership management. Accounting. Marketing. 65" flat screens that display gym PRs and upcoming group training session details. We've built and selected the best software in the industry to help your business run smoothly.

      We will help you drive traffic to your Starting Strength Gym with our digital marketing

      TARGETED MARKETING

      Measurable Marketing That Works

      Geo-targeted ads on startingstrength.com and the Starting Strength Forum. Social media marketing. Email marketing. Content marketing. Free and paid channels. Our targeted marketing tactics create sales.

      Our support team is here to help you run your Starting Strength Gym

      GYM OPERATIONS MANUAL

      gymOS is Your Complete Guide to Operating a Gym

      How do group training sessions work? What are the primary revenue streams? How are memberships, accounting, payroll, and finance managed? All answers are in our proprietary gymOS.

    • BECOMING A GYM OWNER IS A SIMPLE PROCESS

      We Help You Every Step of the Way

      1

      REQUEST INFORMATION

      Submit your information in the form below to schedule an introductory call

      2

      SELECT A CITY

      We are currently interested in major metropolitan areas in the US

      3

      REVIEW OUR FDD

      Read our Franchise Disclosure Document to fully understand the business

      4

      APPLY TO BECOME A GYM OWNER

      Request a Confidential Franchise Application

      5

      FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

      Sign on, start your Real Estate search, and apply for financing

    • WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED

      Join the Starting Strength Community

      READ THE BOOKS

      Learn About Starting Strength

      Read Starting Strength Basic Barbell Training, 3rd Edition - twice. Gym owners must have a thorough understanding of the subject matter.

      GET STRONG

      Do the Program

      Prospective gym owners need to experience the Starting Strength Novice Linear Progression for themselves before opening a gym.

      ORGANIZE YOUR FINANCES

      Gym Owners Must Have Adequate Financial Resources

      You'll need to demonstrate the financial ability to build, own, and operate a gym. Financing is available through our partners for qualified applicants.

      JOIN THE CONVERSATION

      Get to Know the People Behind the Brand

      Read the weekly content posted on startingstrength.com, participate in the discussion forums, and consider attending a seminar.

      LEARN ABOUT THE SSC CREDENTIAL

      Your Gym Must Have a Starting Strength Coach

      If you plan on becoming a Starting Strength Coach, read more about the process, here.

    • LEARN MORE ABOUT OWNING A STARTING STRENGTH GYM

      Request More Information

    Contact

    info @ startingstrengthgyms.com

    949-525-9191

     

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